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Archive Dive
2025-09-16 00:00:00 2025-09-16 23:59:00 America/Chicago Archive Dive Week-long drop-in program Washington Park Branch - Other - See description for location

Tuesday, September 16
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-09-16 00:00:00 2025-09-16 23:59:00 America/Chicago Archive Dive Week-long drop-in program Washington Park Branch - Other - See description for location

Washington Park Branch

Other - See description for location

Week-long drop-in program

Join Milwaukee Public Library for a look back at our city and neighborhood history. Children and families are invited to dive into the people, businesses, events, and culture that made Milwaukee, solving historical mysteries using clues from the Milwaukee Public Library’s collection. Drop in at the Children’s Activity Area any time during Archive Dive week to explore this month’s historical mysteries!

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Collections & Rare Books | History & Genealogy |

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Washington Park Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Emma Cobb
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Aug 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Story Time
Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us in the Children's Library Story Time Corner for Story Time!
Series Celebrations
Mon, Aug 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area
Find your new favorite book series by participating in art projects, science experiments, and imaginative play!
Series Celebrations
Tue, Aug 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area
Find your new favorite book series by participating in art projects, science experiments, and imaginative play!
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Tue, Aug 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Other - See description for location
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Resume Re-charge
Tue, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Area
Help with resumes and job help.
Teen Bingo Night!
Tue, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Finney Community Room
Join us for a few rounds of bingo and snacks. Back-to-school prizes for the winners and a fun time guaranteed!
Stepping Up Walking Club
Wed, Aug 27, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park.
Cancelled
Story Time
Fri, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us in the Children's Library Story Time Corner for Story Time!
Mom 2 Mom Support Group - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Finney Community Room
Mom 2 Mom is a safe, judgement free, support group for moms and birthing people to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Sep 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Death Cafe
Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
A Death Cafe is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues of death and dying. Beverages and snacks will be offered.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Finney Community Room
Seated and low-impact standing yoga
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Mon, Sep 08, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Tue, Sep 09, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Resume Re-charge
Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Help in crafting a resume.
Story Time
Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Wed, Sep 10, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Sep 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Thu, Sep 11, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Gentle Chair Yoga
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Finney Community Room
Seated and low-impact standing yoga
Story Time
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Archive Dive
Mon, Sep 15, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Archive Dive
Tue, Sep 16, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Getting Started with Computers - Computer Basics
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
League of Women Voters - Kathy Lake
Tue, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Resource Table
Provide information about voter registration.
Story Time
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Archive Dive
Wed, Sep 17, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Sep 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Archive Dive
Thu, Sep 18, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Milwaukee Justice Center Mobile Legal Clinic
Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Finney Community Room
Sit down with a volunteer attorney, completely free of cost, to discuss your legal situation and the options that are available to you.
Anime Club
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room
Do you have a favorite anime series you can't stop talking about? Join us to meet other anime fans, watch your favorite series, and enjoy making art and crafts. Snacks and supplies are provided
Story Time
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Finney Community Room
Seated and low-impact standing yoga
Landlord Training Program - City of Milwaukee-Department of Neighborhood Services
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Finney Community Room
Learn HUD, State and Milwaukee requirements for operating rental property.
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